
Dublin’s Girl
Eimear Lawlor
Category: Romance, Mystery/thriller
Ireland, 1917. When Veronica McDermott is tasked with earning a British soldier’s affections to gather intelligence for Sinn Féin, it isn’t long before her loyalty to her countrymen and her feelings for the soldier are in conflict. Now, this young farm girl from Cavan must choose – her country, or her heart… ‘Page-turning.’ (Irish Examiner)
Betray your heart, or betray your country?
Ireland, 1917. When Veronica McDermott – new to Dublin and excited to be attending secretarial college – is recruited by Father Michael O’Flanagan to type for Eamon De Valera, she has no idea how her life will change. Soon enough, she is caught up in the danger and intrigue of those fighting for Ireland’s independence from Britain.
The attentions of a handsome British soldier, Major Harry Fairfax, do not go unnoticed by Veronica’s superiors. But when Veronica is tasked with earning his affections to gather intelligence for Sinn Féin, it isn’t long before her loyalty to her countrymen and her feelings for Harry are in conflict. Now, this young farm girl from Cavan must choose – her country, or her heart…
Inspired by real-life events, Dublin’s Girl is a thrilling historical debut from an exciting new Irish voice.